The big bang poses a big question: if it was indeed the cataclysm that blasted our universe into existence 13.7 billion years ago, what sparked it? Three Perimeter Institute researchers have a new idea about what might have come before the big bang. It’s a bit perplexing, but it is grounded in sound mathematics and is it testable?
German unemployment dropped more than expected in July and retail sales climbed in June, data showed on Thursday, spelling good news for private consumption which is expected to drive growth in Europe’s largest economy this year.
: http://www.businessinsider.com/r-german-jobless-retail-data-point-to-strong-domestic-economy-2014-31#ixzz392ejZg6P
Samsung, Apple agree to drop lawsuits outside US
Facebook will buy fast-growing mobile-messaging startup WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock in a landmark deal that places the world’s largest social network closer to the heart of mobile communications — and may bring younger users into the fold.
Not making money hasn’t stopped the high-flying pinboard-style photo sharing site from making it into the big leagues.
